In a first for the program, Rutgers to retire Eric LeGrand’s uniform number

Speaking at the America Athletic Conference media days, Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood announced that the Scarlet Knights would be retiring the jersey of former defensive tackle Eric LeGrand, who was paralyzed during a 2010 game against Army.

Rutgers has never retired a number before in the long history of their program, but on September 14 - when the Scarlet Knights face off against Eastern Michigan - LeGrand will see his number 52 honored. However, it will only be a temporary move, according to Flood:

Flood said LeGrand's number will be unretired when he walks again and that it will be a significant/special number from that point forward.